Sutherland vs Woronora.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,662,500 and $1,735,000.
Sutherland (median $1,662,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Woronora ($1,735,000). Over the past year, Woronora (+8.8%) ran 8.0 percentage points ahead of Sutherland (+0.8%) on house-price growth.
Sutherland scores higher on walkability (80/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woronora (1077) sits above Sutherland (1071). Woronora skews owner-occupied (88%), Sutherland runs more rental-dense (55% owner).
For buyers
Sutherland is the lower entry point at $1,662,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Sutherland delivers the better gross yield (1.44% vs 1.38%), but Woronora has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Woronora edges out on average school ICSEA (1077 vs 1071). Woronora also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Sutherland or Woronora cheaper to buy in?
Sutherland has the lower median house price at $1,662,500, roughly 4% below Woronora ($1,735,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Sutherland or Woronora?
Over the past 12 months, Woronora grew +8.8% vs +0.8% in Sutherland, a gap of 8.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Sutherland or Woronora have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woronora scores 1077 vs 1071 in Sutherland. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Sutherland or Woronora?
Sutherland scores 80/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Sutherland or Woronora?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.44% in Sutherland vs 1.38% in Woronora. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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